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Sheffield, United Kingdom
(1985 – 1992)

World of Twist were an early 90s band tied to the madchester movement, although their sound was closer to that of the britpop bands that became popular later in the decade. They released a few singles and one album before disbanding, taking on a somewhat mythical character as a result.

For anyone living in Manchester during the early 90’s and not totally convinced by the Madchester scene - preferring music with a little more glamour and a little less predictability - World Of Twist (along with Intastella) were the ones worth paying attention to.

Significantly, World Of Twist were one of the first bands to be making quirky retro electronic pop music of the kind of that bands like Pulp (who at one point supported WOT live), Air and Goldfrapp would later be exploring and gaining wider success with.

Initially formed in Sheffield in 1985 the band line up was James Fry (Vocals), Andrew Hobson (Bass), Gordon King (Guitar), Tony Ogden (Drums), Rory Conolly (Saxophone), Nick Phillips (Organ) and Andy Robbins (Synthesiser). This World Of Twist soon fell to pieces and it was another three years until a new Manchester line up would emerge.

I'm working on Manchester International Festival, for their Procession, and we've got a whole section on World Of Twist and need some fans to take part!! Drop us a line and I can get you involved, if you're in Manchester that is! x

Was at same gig as below. Saw the Twisters a number of times in early 90s, and bumped into TonyO a few times the Pev and in Manc. Was a top fella who gave me and my mates free entry into their gig down Camden where I embarrassed myself by trying to chat to Stella from Intastella. Anyway, Quality Street is an album I return to time and again, and it still bring a smile to my face and joy to my loins. RIP Tony Ogden. RIP Nick Sanderson.

One of my favourite bands ever! RIP Tony, great live especially their version of Kick Out the Jamms, had a bootleg copy of it from Camden market and it ruled! Should of been them not Pulp that headlined Glasto in 95. So missed!